Superintendent Coffee Chats

The first two of four Superintendent Coffee Chats scheduled for this fall are taking place this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28 and 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The first will be held at Longbottom Coffeehouse, 4893 NW 235th Ave., Hillsboro; and the second will be at Insomnia, 317 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Please join the Superintendent to learn more about what's happening in the District and ask any questions you may have.

Hillsboro School Bond Would Address Safety and Security

One of the four main categories of need the Hillsboro School Bond would address is Safety and Security. Nearly 17 percent of the bond program - more than $68 million - is allocated to seismic upgrades for our schools that do not currently meet a "life safety" standard; and safety enhancements like security cameras and line-of-sight improvements at schools, cameras and GPS systems on all buses, parent/bus drop-off improvements, and playground upgrades. Learn more at www.Hillsboro-Bond.org.

S-Comm Opportunity

Applications are now being accepted for HSD's Student Communications team: S-Comm. S-Comm is a year-long afterschool club and career-related learning opportunity for students who are interested in various aspects of communication - from journalism to photography to graphic design to public speaking to event planning, and more! If you have a high school student who is interested, encourage them to apply! Deadline is Oct. 12.

Walking School Bus Open House and Rally

The City of Hillsboro's Safe Routes to Schools Coordinator and School Resource Officers invite students who walk to school and their parents to attend a Walking School Bus Open House and Rally at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., Hillsboro, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During the event, students will review walking safety tips and help design walking school bus signs. All participants will receive safety vests, an umbrella, and safety reflectors.

Anti-Bullying Speaker Coming to HSD

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Nationally-renowned anti-bullying speaker and comedian Keith Deltano of Don't Bully Online will be visiting the Hillsboro School District the week of Oct. 2 to kick off National Bullying Prevention Month. Mr. Deltano will be presenting in assemblies at all middle and high schools and holding two community events to talk to students, staff, parents, and community members about the different types of bullying, ways of intervening, and how to make yourself "bully-proof."

September is the time to set and maintain attendance expectations for the year. Here are some fast facts about the importance of regular, on-time attendance. For more information or to download an attendance tracker for your child, please visit our Attend Achieve webpage.

Our School-Based Health Center is Here for You!

HSD's school-based health center, located on the Century High School campus at 1998 SE Century Blvd., Hillsboro, is available to any student in the Hillsboro School District. Center staff provide comprehensive physical, mental, and preventive health services, such as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, sports physicals, immunizations, and specialist referrals. They even perform dental screenings! Learn more on our website or download an informational flyer.

Weight Watchers Open House

OEBB-covered employees and their family members who are interested in learning more about Weight Watchers are invited to attend one of two upcoming open house events: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tobias Elementary School Library, 1065 SW 206th Ave., Aloha; or Wednesday, Oct. 4, 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., NWRESD, Washington Conference Room, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro. Contact Kim Peaslee for more information.